Hola! Today, I’m participating in an Influence Network linkup, an opportunity for network members to share where all they live. I’m going to share a little bit of all the places I’ve lived. :)
Greensboro, NC | 1985 – 2004
My family has a long history with Greensboro. My grandparents grew up here, and both of my parents have lived there all of their life. That’s the house I grew up in and came home to throughout college. My room was the top left. I have so many fond memories in Greensboro and love going back to visit.
Boone, NC | 2004 – 2008
I went to school at Appalachian State, and absolutely loved living in Boone. Every time I visit, I well up with nostalgia. The mountains, the weather, the culture — it is unlike any other place in the world.
Silver Spring, MD | 2008 – 2010
After graduation, I got a job and moved to Silver Spring, Maryland. It was a very transitional period in my life: my parents sold our house the weekend before I moved, I just started dating J, and only knew one person in the city. Looking back, I am amazed at how brave I was trying something new and jumping two feet first into the unknown. I learned so much during that season living there. I also adore the area. There is so much to offer! My favorite spots were U Street, Eastern Market and day trips to Annapolis.
Raleigh, NC | 2010 – present
Growing up in North Carolina, I never cared much for this area (affectionally called the Triangle — Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill). So when J got a job here and I decided to move from DC, I admit I had kind of a bad attitude about living here. It seemed a little too flat, too hot, too cookie-cutter for my taste, especially compared to the beautiful rich history in DC and the beautiful landscape in Boone.
That was, of course, a very narrow-minded approach. As I began to explore the area more, I started to really like it. Now, I love it here. It’s home. I love the variety of different cities so close to one another. I love all of the farming communities in the countryside. I love the restaurants. I love the (lack-of) traffic, especially after my DC commuting experience. I love being two hours from the beach and the mountains. But most importantly, I love living so close to both my family and J’s family. Who knows if this will be our forever city, but I certainly won’t complain if it is.
Now it’s your turn — where are you from and where do you live now? I’d love to hear! :)
I am from Northern VA. I here so much about NC. I should check it out sometime.
I love this! I just wrote up my little post!
I’ve only been to the Outer Banks in North Carolina, but a close friend is from Raleigh and she raves about it. Being from Philadelphia, DC is nice to visit but that traffic will kill you.
That’s so fun that you have these little sections of spaces that have been home.
Ginna I’m so behind on these Influence Net linkup posts but I’m glad to have read yours today girl! Also, I’ll be in Raleigh, um, tomorrow! Until Saturday!